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Biomedical Research Academy
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The Biomedical Research Academy is a three-week residential summer program for high school students, offering an introduction to the experimental basis of cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects of biology. It features daily lectures, journal club discussions, and hands-on wet lab and computational lab sessions.
Program details
- Deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Dates
- Jul 11, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Program type
- Summer program
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Requires completion of one year of high school biology before the program begins; one year of chemistry is strongly advised. Requires a minimum 3.5 GPA. International students must show English proficiency.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $10,050 tuition (includes residential costs); $100 application fee. Need-based scholarships available for eligible School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school students.
- Financial aid
- Limited scholarships available to students attending a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school; covers tuition, housing, meal plan, etc. Application fee waiver available for these same students.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- hsprogs@sas.upenn.edu
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